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  1. How does it feel when your trooping? Is the material breathable?
  2. Has anyone hear of this site? 'Shadowdale Creations" They sell neckseals that look like the movies. http://www.shadowdalecreations.com/imperial.htm I would like to know more about them. They have some nice stuff for futher down the road. Andy
  3. Thanks for the tip. I am heading out to "Harbor Freight Tools" for some plastic signs for the "INSIDE BUTSEAM". I will keep eveyone posted. Andy
  4. Now looking at them.... They do! I am going to wear an extra par of socks to make them snug. Untill he gets have sizes in. This will do.
  5. Thanks for the advice to all. After reading it I do believe I understand. Line up the side that is even, glue, let sit and then work on the opposite side. At first I thought I cut the pieces wrong or it was warped? Please post some pictures, I am goinng out today to get some styrene for the inside strips and buteam. Andy
  6. Here is what I mean that the wrists do not line up right. How can I adjust the wrists so they do?
  7. Thanks for the tips. I will match them up at the wrists. The problem is that one side of the wrist matches up and the other side extends out further.
  8. I received mine today. They look and are EXCELLENT!!!!! I wear between 8 - 8 1/2 U.S.. I ordered a 9 U.S.. I was not sure of an 8. They are made out of leather. I will order a 8 1/2 when they get them in stock. They run true to size. My 9 is a little big. But nothing an extra sock or thick socks can take care of. TKBoots are a blessing. For the cash you have to shell out for a pair of black books and take the time to sand and dye them and over time you have to touch them up from what I have heard. Get Tkboots! I have enclosed pictures below of mine to help show how good they are. Andy
  9. That is what I was going to do. The abs strips that AP supplied is going to be used for the outside strips. The question is the bonding of Styrene and Abs. I saw the signs at "Harbor Freight Tools for under $2.00. Also "Harbor Freight Tools" is a good place to pick up supplies. I picked up a set of diamond files to file out my AP lid for a $1.93. A heat gun for $10.00. A good tip if you need tools if you are on a budget.
  10. After a break. I am inspired to continue on with my AP build. I have enclosed pictures below. Right now I am stuck with the forearms. I am going to "Butseam" them. When trying to put the pieces together, I have a few questions and I need advice. Also, I know that I need to do do some trimming. Especially around the wrist and elbow. The questions that I have are .... 1. Should I line up the pieces from the back or the front? When I do one of the edges stick out. Was this a problem with other troopers who have assembled AP Kits? 2. When trimming out the wrist and elbow how far should I go to the edge? 3. I have a Hobby modeling Iron. After trimming. Should I iron the pieces before or after gluing? 4. Can I use a plastic sign ie, a "Beware of the dog" "For Sale" that you see in stores to cut up small strips to make the "Butseam"? The reason I want to save the trim strips for snaps and front trim. 5. If so which glue would you recomend? E6000, Plastic Weld or abs weld that you find in home improvement stores? Thanks. Andy
  11. I found mine at Wal Mart in the Home cleaning section. By where Hardware, Paints, Ladders, Staining supplies are. Not in the section where Bleach, and laundry cleaner are. They are Rubbermaid Gloves. Andy
  12. I ordered my today. I will take my $89.00 DSW boots back. Andy
  13. How do they fit? Do they run big? I am a 8 1/2 U.S. So I need to know if I should go with a 8 or 9? Andy
  14. I saw this at the store today. Do not know if anyone else knows about it. They are made by Uncle Milton. ---------
  15. I am planning to order a Triktoys neckseal. I have a couple of questions. 1. How do they wash when cleaning? 2. Do they shrink? If so by how much? The reason is so I can give them a bigger size to allow shrinkage. Also, I would like the opinion of fellow troopers who wear it. Andy
  16. I picked these up at DSW Shoes, over the weekend. I wear between 8-8.5 U.S.. I saw the $89.00 ones I picked the $59.00 ones for the price. The difference is that the $59.00 ones are shorter around the ankle. Caboots does not have my size. Some of the places that are mentioned are not near where I live and some you can not order online. Also, I would like to try them on instead of ordering and sending them back for fit. ----------
  17. I got it now. Thank you! Inserting pics was driving me crazy! (img)http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/?action=view&current=57.jpg)
  18. I have a modeling iron to level the sides. The front part where the two sides meet. The top to bottom where it splits out. Should I trim some off and make a but seam to get the front to match up?
  19. Here is an update of what I have done so far. On this past Saturday evening I sanded the armor pieces. I was it it for 4 hours. I have to do some minor trimming and sanding touch ups. http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=1.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=2.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=3.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=4.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=5.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=6.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=7.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=8.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...p;current=9.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=10.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=11.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=12.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=13.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=14.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=15.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=16.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=17.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=18.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=19.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=24.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=25.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=26.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=27.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=28.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=29.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=30.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=31.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=32.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=33.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=34.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=35.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=36.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=37.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=38.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=39.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=40.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=41.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=42.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=43.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=44.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=45.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=46.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=47.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=48.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=49.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=50.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=51.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=52.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=53.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=54.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=55.jpg http://s567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/p...;current=57.jpg
  20. I am finished with the cutting and sanding of the armor. I do have to do some minor trimming touch ups. I have a couple of questions. I know about the differences in the shins. After trimming you can put two sides of the shins on top of each other while the other two you can tell the difference. 1. When lining up the shins I notice that the bottom fans out. I have been reading up on Stukatroopers bulid and others. Should I put a but seam on the shin halves to help it or just trim to leave 10mm on both sides? Or do both trim a little more and do a but seam? Also E6000 or abs weld for joining the two shin halves together? 2. Forearms. On one side of the arms I noticed there was not a cut line avaliable. I tried to my best and envision one. I do belive it turned out good. When assembling do I try to line them up and but seal them or do I try to have the sides flap over each outher like when you put velcro on? 3. Biceps. It is normal to have one side piece higher than normal. When trimming I noticed that the trim lines are off. I have a modeling iron to help shape the pieces like Stulkatrooper. I am 5.3 - 5.4 feet tall. I was going to assemble and thry on the armor to see if I have to trim it dowm for movement. Is it good to trim it first or afterward to get a fit for movement when moving about? I am at work. I will post pictures of the shins later when I get home. Andy
  21. I found these Timberland boots while surfing for "Jodpur boots". I was thinking of picking them up and dying them white. They have a black sole. It is hard to find "Jodpur boots" here in America in a size 8 1/2. -------
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